# PBS Benny vs BlueSolutions Spending

The clearest difference is rating: BlueSolutions Spending at 4.1 against PBS Benny's 2.3. BlueSolutions Spending also leads on ratings volume (244 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). PBS Benny's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BlueSolutions Spending holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlueSolutions Spending has 244 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of PBS Benny's written reviews are positive against 13% of BlueSolutions Spending's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PBS Benny ships an update every 4 months, BlueSolutions Spending every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PBS Benny | BlueSolutions Spending |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbs-benny/id722500407/reviews) | **[4.1 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluesolutions-spending/id795931884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **244** |
| Positive reviews | **20.0% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 30 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Progressive Benefit Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/722500410) | [London Health Administrators](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425005972) |

## What reviewers say

### PBS Benny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbs-benny/id722500407)

Easily manage your HSA, HRA, and FSA health benefit accounts on the go. Quickly check balances, view claims, and submit receipts securely. The app provides real-time access to your account information and offers time-saving features like filing claims and paying bills.

**Highlights:** Check account balances 24/7, View account summaries and claims, Submit receipts via photo upload, File claims for medical FSA and HRA, Contribute and distribute HSA transactions, Pay bills and manage payees

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BlueSolutions Spending

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluesolutions-spending/id795931884)

Manage your Health Savings Account (HSA) and other tax-favored benefit accounts conveniently and securely. View account balances and transaction details on the go. This app is designed for Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI members with eligible accounts.

**Highlights:** Manage HSA accounts, View account balances, See recent transactions, View transaction details, Secure mobile access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PBS Benny free?

PBS Benny is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BlueSolutions Spending free?

BlueSolutions Spending is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PBS Benny or BlueSolutions Spending?

BlueSolutions Spending is rated higher. PBS Benny averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while BlueSolutions Spending averages 4.1 from 244 ratings.

### Do PBS Benny or BlueSolutions Spending have ads?

BlueSolutions Spending shows ads; PBS Benny does not.

### Which is updated more often, PBS Benny or BlueSolutions Spending?

PBS Benny ships an update every 4 months, and BlueSolutions Spending every 3 months. Most recently, PBS Benny was updated on September 19, 2026 and BlueSolutions Spending on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*